Bettalli, Francesco vs. Yeletsky, Ivan - September 03 Late 2024 1/2-1/2
In the game between Francesco Bettalli playing with white pieces and Ivan Yeletsky playing with black pieces in the September 03 Late 2024 event on 2024.09.03, Bettalli played the move Rxb4. This capture allows white to win material, as Bettalli gains a pawn in exchange for the rook. However, it leaves white's rook unprotected on b4. The move also restricts the mobility of Bettalli's bishop, as the pawn on b4 blocks its path. Additionally, Rxb4 fails to address the threat against white's position, potentially missing an opportunity to escape the attack. The move does develop Bettalli's rook for active play, but at the cost of material and positional weaknesses. Overall, Rxb4 is a complex decision that trades material for activity, but may leave white with structural and defensive issues to consider.
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[Date "2024.09.03"]